The following zoning districts are hereby established:

1.

Residential districts:

a.

AG Agricultural.

b.

ER Estate Residential.

c.

R-1a Residential Single-Family (Low Density).

d.

R-1b Residential Single-Family (Medium Density).

e.

R-1c Residential Single-Family (Original Village).

f.

R-2 Residential Two-Family.

g.

R-3a Residential Multiple-family.

h.

R-3b Residential Multiple-family.

2.

Commercial districts:

a.

B-1 Central Business District Commercial.

b.

B-2 Convenience Commercial.

c.

B-3 Highway Commercial.

3.

Industrial districts:

a.

I-1 Light Industry.

b.

I-2 Medium Industry.

c.

I-3 Heavy Industry.

The boundaries of the districts listed above are as shown on the map entitled "Village of Hinckley, DeKalb County, Illinois Official Zoning Map" as adopted by Ordinance 09-12. That zoning map is a part of this ordinance as if appended hereto. The zoning map may be revised from time-to-time by further actions of the village board. Such later and revised zoning map shall be considered a part of this title. A copy of this map may be found on file in the office of the zoning administrator. The zoning map, together with the notations, references and other matters thereon pertaining to zoning district classifications and regulations, shall be as much a part of this title as if such notations, references and other matters were specifically set forth herein in this text.

In the event that uncertainties exist with respect to the intended boundaries of the various districts as shown on the zoning map, the following rules shall apply:

1.

District boundaries are the centerlines of the streets or alleys, unless otherwise indicated. Where designation of a boundary line on the zoning map coincides with the location of a street or alley, the centerline of such street or alley shall be construed to be the boundary of such district.

2.

Where the district boundaries do not coincide with the location of streets or alleys, but do coincide with lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed to be the boundary of such district.

3.

Where the district boundaries do not coincide with the location of streets, alleys, or lot lines, the district boundary shall be determined by the use of the scale shown on the zoning map.

4.

When a lot held in single ownership on the effective date of this title is divided by a district boundary line, the entire lot shall be construed to be within the more restrictive district.

5.

All streets, alleys, public-ways, and railroad rights-of-way, if not otherwise specifically designated, shall be deemed to be in the same zone as the property immediately abutting upon such alleys, streets, public-ways and railroad rights-of-way. Where the center line of a street, alley, public-way or railroad right-of-way serves as a district boundary, the zoning of such areas, unless otherwise specifically designated, shall be deemed to be the same as that of the property abutting up to such center line.

6.

Boundaries indicated as approximately following municipal boundary limits shall be construed to follow municipal boundary limits.

7.

Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be midway between the main tracks.

8.

Boundaries indicated as approximately following the center lines of streams, rivers, canals, lakes, or other bodies of water shall be construed to follow such center lines.

9.

Streets, alleys, public ways or railroad rights-of-way which are shown on the zoning map and which have heretofore been vacated, or which may be vacated hereafter, shall be in the same district as the land abutting both sides of the street, alley, public way or railroad right-of-way involved. If the land abutting each side of the street, alley, public way or railroad right-of-way, was located in different districts before the said street, alley, public way or railroad right-of-way was vacated, the center line of such vacated street, alley, public way or railroad right-of-way shall be the district boundary line of the respective zoning districts.

Any territory which may be annexed to the municipality in the future shall be placed in the AG - Agricultural District until otherwise classified by amendment by the governing body which shall definitely assign such land to another district.

1.

AG - Agricultural District: The agricultural district is designed to provide for agricultural uses, preserve fertile and tillage soils suitable for agricultural uses, enhance and maintain the sound economic base that agricultural pursuits provide and to allow for the incorporation of agricultural areas surrounding the village so as to allow these areas to benefit from the services available within the village.

2.

ER - Estate Residential District: The estate residential district is designed for large lot single-family development.

3.

R-1a Residential Single-Family (Low Density): This district provides for a larger lot single-family development for families desiring a lower density, more open living environment.

4.

R-1b Residential Single-Family (Medium Density): This district provides for lots to accommodate the needs of currently developing single-family area(s) and provides for future residential developments of similar character.

5.

R-1c Residential Single-Family (Traditional Village): This district reflects the development patterns in the original Village of Hinckley and shall apply only to those subdivisions platted prior to the effective date of this ordinance. All future single-family residential subdivisions shall meet the standards of R-1a or R-1b.

6.

R-2 Residential Two-Family: This district provides for the development of two-family structures for those wishing to enjoy the open space of single-family type developments and the economies of multiple-family living.

7.

R-3a Residential Multiple-Family: This district provides for the development of multiple-family structures such as townhomes to accommodate the housing needs not otherwise provided by single-family developments. R-3a districts may be appropriate for areas along arterials and major collectors and as a buffer between single-family areas and more intense uses.

a.

Attached single-family residences shall be at a density not to exceed one unit per 6,000 square feet of gross land.

b.

Special requirements: The following special requirements shall apply to R-3a multiple-family uses:

1)

Each unit shall have a minimum of 1,200 square feet of living space, excluding garage.

2)

Each unit shall have a door providing for direct access to the outside.

3)

Each unit shall have a minimum one-car attached garage.

8.

R-3b Residential Multiple-Family: This district provides for the development of higher density multiple-family buildings. Uses here may include multi-story buildings. R3-b districts may be appropriate for areas along arterials and major collectors and as a buffer between single-family areas and more intense uses.

a.

Residential units shall not be at a density to exceed one unit per 4,000 square feet of gross land area.

b.

Special requirements: The following special requirements shall apply to R-3b multiple-family uses.

1)

Each one-bedroom unit shall have a minimum of 750 square feet of living space, all two-bedroom units shall have a minimum of 900 square feet of living space, and three-bedroom units shall have a minimum of 1,200 square feet of living space, excluding garage.

2)

Units may or may not have direct access to the outside.

3)

Garages may or may not be provided. Parking shall meet the standards set forth in article 9 of this ordinance.

1.

B-1 Central Business District Commercial: This district provides for shopping areas to provide local residents a full range of retail goods and services including business office operations and related uses. This district is located in Hinckley's traditional downtown along Route 30.

2.

B-2 Convenience Commercial: This district provides for minor shopping areas at the edges of residential neighborhoods to provide for the day-to-day needs for goods and services.

3.

B-3 Highway Commercial: This district provides appropriate areas for highway oriented commercial uses and those requiring large lots for off-street parking and outdoor display or storage of merchandise. B-3 highway commercial districts shall only be located along arterial or major collector streets identified on the DeKalb County Future Transportation Plan dated December 2003, or subsequent revisions.

1.

I-1 Light Industry: The purpose of this district is to provide space for modern landscaped industrial and commercial establishments which create limited or no hazards, noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odors, heat, glare or other objectionable influences which would be offensive beyond the boundaries of the industrially zoned lot. Uses within this district include, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for assembling, disassembling, fabricating, finishing, manufacturing, packaging, repair or processing operations.

2.

I-2 Medium Industry: The purpose of this district is to provide space for industries that may create a substantial nuisance, but which do not create noxious nuisances and which are not a hazard to surrounding areas. Since heavy trucking may be required in connection with their operations, land zoned for this district should provide direct highway access without the necessity of travel through residential or main commercial areas. Uses within this district may involve the fabricating or manufacturing of noncombustible materials which, during finishing, packing or processing, do not involve a significant fire hazard.

3.

I-3 Heavy Industry The purpose of this district is to provide space for all industries and storage facilities that may emit odors, gases, dust, noise, smoke, heat, glare or vibrations in sufficient amounts to constitute a hazard to public health, safety or general welfare. Uses within this district may include, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, that involves the manufacturing, processing, generation or storage of materials that constitute a physical or health hazard in quantities.

It shall be unlawful to erect or alter any building within the municipality unless the following minimum lot and yard areas and bulk controls are provided and maintained in connection with such building.

a

Interior side yards in all R-1 districts shall be a minimum of ten percent of the lot width, as measured at the building line.

b

Side yard separation between buildings in R-3a and R-3b districts shall be a minimum of 20 feet, side yard to rear yard shall be a minimum 40 feet.

c

Buildings with interior entrances to the units may have front yard setbacks at 15 feet, although any garage face must be setback a minimum of 20 feet.

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Because yards are often common ownership in mulit-family developments the required yards indicated here reflect the facing of the building.

*

Per unit, gross.

A.

Use Table.

P

Permitted Use

S

Special use

T

Temporary Use

(Ord. No. 2018-10, § 3, 7-23-2018; Ord. No. 2019-06, § 3, 4-8-2019; Ord. No. 2023-04, § 1, 4-24-2023)